The two top center photos are how badly this boat needed attention. Fran Lebowitz took this old M7-11 sailing dinghy and breathed a fresh new life into her. It took about a year to do in between other projects and the job is done right.

Fran sails her new 7-11 in the protected waters of Lake Padden near her home in Washington State. It's got to be the perfect sailing lake; no power boats allowed! Only kayaks, row boats, sailboats and fisher people.

Fran sold Seven Eleven July 2006. Her efforts on this craft are now a part of Monty history. Thanks Fran for allowing us to use these photos. You did a great job of bringing her back.

Photos and Story by Fran Lebowitz